Junior Yaqi Song ’17 Honored with Saint Catherine’s Medal When Yaqi Song ’17 attended Honors Convocation on Sunday, May 1, the junior art major had no idea that she would be recognized at the event, which celebrates graduating seniors. Song, an international student from Chengdu, China, received the Saint Catherine Medal, an award recognizing a sophomore or junior who demonstrates high standards of personal excellence and scholarship and contributes to the College community in the spirit of Christian leadership. The award commemorates Saint Catherine of Alexandria, the patron saint of scholars (especially women scholars). Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic Honor Society, sponsors the award. Saint Mary’s College Recognizes Five Faculty with Prestigious Awards This semester Saint Mary’s College proudly recognized five professors with prestigious faculty awards for demonstrated excellence inside and outside of the classroom and dedication to their profession and students. The Academic Affairs Council, chaired by Saint Mary’s College President Carol Ann Mooney and made up of administrators, faculty, and staff, votes on the most deserving recipients after reading through nominations. The vote results are kept secret until the honors are bestowed. South Bend Chamber Singers to Present Musical Performance Devoted to A... The South Bend Chamber Singers, under the direction of Saint Mary’s music professor Nancy Menk, will join with the Notre Dame Children’s Choir, under the direction of Mark Doerries, to perform “Choral Creatures: Music Devoted to All Animals, Great and Small” on Sunday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Savior, 1855 N. Hickory Rd., South Bend. Ticket information can be found at MoreauCenter.com. Belles Stopped by Thunder, Make MIAA Tournament ANGOLA, Ind. - The Saint Mary's softball team lost a 4-2 game two against Trine in their regular season finale after having the conclusion of the nightcap delayed from Saturday to Monday due to field conditions. Belles Win Final MIAA Round of Season, Finish Second in Standings SAUGATUCK, Mich. - The Saint Mary's golf team saved their best play of the year for their final 18 holes by overcoming the elements and shooting a 320 to win the last of three MIAA NCAA Automatic Qualifying rounds. Belles Top Scots for Tournament Berth ALMA, Mich. - The Saint Mary's tennis team punched their ticket to the MIAA Tournament with a 7-2 win over Alma while also posting the most wins in a single season since 2004. Belles Fall in Opener to Thunder; Game Two Halted NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Saint Mary's softball team fell by a 12-7 final in game one before having game two halted at the top of the fifth inning due to wet field conditions against Trine on a rainy and cold Saturday afternoon. Season Comes to Close as Belles Fall to Flying Dutch HOLLAND, Mich. - The Saint Mary's lacrosse team lost a 15-6 contest at Hope in the team's final game of the season on Saturday. Belles Hold Onto Second Heading Into Final Round SAUGATUCK, Mich. - The Saint Mary's golf team shot a 334 to place second at the first of two MIAA NCAA Automatic Qualifying rounds hosted by Hope on Friday.